Local Warming

'Twas so hot that I shivered My lips so dry they quivered Salty tears clouded my eyes my plumbing bowdlerized

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Date: 7/25/2023 3:02:00 AM

Oohoo! Been there myself. My heart goes out to you my friend. But you still manage to keep your sense of propriety. Good one Gershon. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2023 6:58:00 PM

Must have some cold-blooded Brit in me somewhere. lol.

Date: 7/24/2023 4:38:00 PM

Well said, and those are surely the four symptoms; even after I had to look up bowdlerize.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2023 6:58:00 PM

A little secret: I had to look up bowelerize too. Ya-hoo!

Date: 7/24/2023 1:47:00 PM

Very witty and your chicest of word is superb as usual. Pangie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/24/2023 7:55:00 PM

Very kind of you, Pangie. Thank you so much. Happiness and Health, Gershon

Date: 7/23/2023 11:28:00 PM

I enjoyed the title and the poem alike. Shall I give you a pail of water to moisten your parched lips.... :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/24/2023 7:54:00 PM

How about a jug of honey?! ~ Winnie-the-Pooh